…organizing work design
…optimizing work processes
…streamlining industrial organization
German Vocational Training Institute
based on REFA Methodology
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GVTI and it‘s Partners
GETS - Supported by the German Governmental Organization called (GIZ)
- app. 350 Specialists
In a project supported by the German Federal Government we provide
practical advice for engineering services in the production sector (automotive
/ renewable energies). We use innovative consulting and training measures
that can be applied to small and medium enterprises in the Egyptian market,
to improve the processes and the quality of their production. Increasing
productivity means increasing the competitiveness of local enterprises,
generating the potential for an expansion of local production.
- Extensive Project Experience
Moreover, cross-linking of universities and industries aims at increasing the
employability of the students who benefit from the practical experience.
- Head Offices in Abu Dhabi
- PPP Projects
in MENA
(Middle East & North Africa)
and Cairo
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GETS - German Engineering Technology Services
As a reliable transfer and engineering partner, GETS is highly versatile and skilled in adapting expertise and services
to dynamic market requirements and constant technological advances. GETS has longstanding cultural and economic
ties to MENA (Middle East & North Africa). Outstanding corporate executives, leading scientists and professional
consultants in governmental projects, national and economic specialists as well as representatives of major universities
are part of our strong network. GETS clients can expect best practice in regional development and efficient knowledge
transfer as well service setup in the following example fields: workforce and production, quality request for German
standards, triggering in service industries, modernization of production lines, etc.
Four Companies – One Goal!
•TÜO Certifying existing processes and operations for entry and survival in international markets.
•GVTI – REFA Training and certifying managerial staff and workforce for competing successfully in a global environment.
•KONTECH Transferring and adapting technology and knowledge from European experts and institutions to recipients in Europe and the
MENA region.
•Ackermann Engineering Project design and implementation especially for the automotive and aeronautic industries.
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About GVTI
GVTI competencies include training and relaying of
know-how and management techniques based on REFA
methodology, as well as the application of the wellknown ISO standards 9001, 14001, 22000, and OHSAS
18001, etc.
Vocational Training and teaching of the so-called REFA
methodology for process optimization within industries
or organizations is at the heart of our work. The purpose
of the REFA association is increasing competitiveness by
specific qualifications.
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REFA
The REFA Association is considered to be Germany’s leading organization in work design, industrial
organisation and company development.
„Work design means creating a process oriented, optimized cooperation of work force, resources, and equipment,
taking into account human capacity and demands. “
„Industrial organization according to REFA includes planning, devising and steering of work systems including the
necessary data capture, with the aim of creating a competitive and humane work process. “
The association has transferred know-how and knowledge as standardized vocational trainings since its foundation
in 1924 in Berlin; for a long time through further education. With its continuously further developed core
competences REFA contributes to optimizing the competitiveness of the economy as well as the working conditions
of workers and employees.
Trainers/Teachers need to complete a special train-the-trainer program before they can hold a seminar. The further
education offer includes seminars and complete training programs for skilled personnel and management staff.
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Key Factors of Success
The determining factors for success:
– Top notch innovative technology
– Functioning corporate structures
– Qualified, well trained staff
Work force, middle management, administration
Optimally designed work systems, process orientated work organization, as
well as the handling of production data, are fundamental for a company to
remain competitive.
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REFA Methodology
The REFA Methodology includes the traditional core knowledge of REFA which is continuously
updated since 1924. The core methods focus on optimizing work processes as well as on the
determination and evaluation of operational data.
With the methods and tools provided by the REFA Methodology one can evaluate work processes
in a systematic and holistic approach; thus, the entire value added chain of an organization can be
analyzed and optimized.
Noteworthy of the REFA Methodology is its neutrality in tariff politics. Before a method is updated and published, the content is checked by the Confederation of German Employers'
Associations (BDA) and the German Confederation of Trade Unions (DGB).
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The Core Competencies Education and Vocational Training
•
The two core competences, further education/training and vocational training, deal with all
issues of the value added chain of a company. They cover many areas of business
organisation for industry, administration and health management.
•
REFA trainings are designed, systemized and further developed in cooperation with
practitioners as well as representatives of science and tariff parties.
•
Trainers need to complete a special train-the-trainer programme before they can hold a
trainings.
•
With REFA International, the REFA Association also offers further education and consulting
worldwide. Activities “without borders” are carried out through certified local partners or
directly from the REFA base in Germany.
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REFA - 21 days vocational training in work
organization
21 day standard vocational training in work organization…!!!
… provides the necessary know-how for your workforce, middle management and higher
administration. Apart from the classical methods in work design and data determination
the training also includes process design, process cost calculation, CIP (continuous
improvement process) and quality management.
… your whole organization will acquire comprehensive, methodological knowledge and the
necessary practical skills to design or improve work systems and processes.
… your skilled staff will also be trained to apply the right methods to capture data and to
work with existing data for the evaluation and optimisation of work processes.
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REFA - Basics
of
Work Organization
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The REFA Training Method
The courses are held by certified REFA trainers who are experienced in the practical work processes of
companies.
The training consists of lessons, group work and case studies. It includes practical examples from different
sectors of industry as well as practice-related training to make the participants capable of applying the
methods.
Benefits - Participants of REFA Standard Training in Work Organisation can:
– analyze and design work places under ergonomic and economic viewpoints
– analyze business processes
– design efficient process-orientated work organisation
– apply methods of process optimisation
– actively participate in the improvement of business processes
– determine data for planning, control and cost calculation
– conduct cost calculations
– participate in the design of remuneration systems
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Training Process
REFA Training in Work Organisation consists of the following
courses:
Part I Work System- and Process Design REFA Certificate
Part II Process Data Management REFA Certificate
Part I + Part II
REFA Training Degree in Work Organization
Certificate
At the end of each course the participants do a test and receive the
respective REFA certificate when passing. After the successful
completion of both courses, the participants are awarded the
REFA Degree in Work Organization
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GVTI
1164 St., Building Number 5
Morabaa El Wozara,
Masaken Sheraton
Cairo ::: Egypt
www.refa-egypt.com
marketing@refa-egypt.com
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